We’ve had a new shed built which has become my Apothecary. It’s a real haven, such a marvelous place to sit with a cuppa while the dogs are having a run in the garden. So peaceful and warm. I bought a second-hand pine table and chairs, very cheaply, online. The table legs and chairs came …
Herbs and soft fruit in the raised walls have been cut back, the grasses around the pond have been given a much needed haircut, and the last of the tomatoes have now been picked in the hope they may ripen. My succulent plants in an old broken chiminea are clumping nicely, I do enjoy looking …
It’s astonishing how quickly the seasons seem to change. It’s well and truly autumn here. A distinct chill has crept in, the days are grey, wet and windy and leaves are falling steadily. Each day the nights are getting noticeably shorter and the garden is strung with spider webs housing lurking fat spiders. Paths of …
While rummaging through the garage recently, searching for something or other, I came across our old fireplace that we removed when we had the log burner installed. I decided to move the palette planter and put this in its place in the courtyard. I’ve added a mirror and a couple of rockery plants to the …
Gradually, the nights are drawing in and there is a faint hint of autumn on the wind. The beechnuts are falling along with the apples. The leaves won’t be far behind. I cut the bamboo down to half its size as it was beginning to dominate the back garden, I do hope I haven’t killed …
It’s frightening watching the world’s weather of late; seeing so many areas burning or flooding is sobering. Here, after a six week drought we’ve now had several weeks of heavy rain, thunderstorms and high winds. The poor plants don’t know what to make of it all. Still, at least the lawns have greened up, and …
The lack of rain has had my veggies bolting so all the garlic and some of the onions have been pulled. I suspect the broccoli has also bolted with the cabbages not far behind. Even the basil in the greenhouse is beginning to flower. Still, I may still get a harvest of green beans if …
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I was in the rescue, late one evening, checking on a pair of bonding bunnies. It’s always odd being the only person there. As soon as I walked in all the chicks started shrieking for food so I spent a good half hour just feeding them. A few curious hedgehogs peeked out from beneath their …
Not a drop of rain has fallen for over a month and given it’s been so warm the gardens are looking pretty wilted. Flowers are fading quickly and many plants are now shrivelled. You can see in the first photo of the pond how the water level is dropping. Given the pond is full of …
The lettuce, salad leaves, chard, rocket and spinach have now been potted on and moved to The hut, and they’re now ready for picking. The plan is to sow some more when I’m halfway through these.The Hut is a great storage area as it doesn’t get as hot as the greenhouse and [touch wood]the slugs …
